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money spent in afghanistan end iraq. i do not believe that members who are willing to spend almost without limit should be telling older people to feel embarrassed about getting adequate medical care. >> i now recognize the subcommittee chair, mr. paul and also to acknowledge that he has announced that at the end of this term he will be leaving congress. i am sure that came as quite a disappointment to the federal reserve. >> mr. paul and i have worked on opposition on some issues and together on some others. he has spent an extraordinarily valuable member. i will miss him. he presided costs you have the privilege ofvithe presiding over a committee with three presidential candidates. >> somebody had told me that announcement will put a smile on chairman bernanke's face. and his staff. they are all smiling. i thank the chairman for yielding. the country today has become very much aware of how serious our problems are. everybody understands that it is very, very serious. it is critical. from my viewpoint, the country is li
money spent in afghanistan end iraq. i do not believe that members who are willing to spend almost without limit should be telling older people to feel embarrassed about getting adequate medical care. >> i now recognize the subcommittee chair, mr. paul and also to acknowledge that he has announced that at the end of this term he will be leaving congress. i am sure that came as quite a disappointment to the federal reserve. >> mr. paul and i have worked on opposition on some issues...
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trade initiatives in afghanistan and central asia. this 90 minute event is hosted by the central asia caucasus institute and a train to study program, which is affiliated with the school of advanced international studies at johns hopkins university. [inaudible conversations] >> good afternoon, ladies and shot him in. my name is fred starr chairman of the caucus institute. the program today is cosponsored by the center for strategic and international studies and i am pleased to introduce our co-convener and friend from the sis, anger questions. let me also note that there are various books and studies on today's topics, some of them free. and these are available out right after the program. on the 20th of july in chennai, india, secretary of state clinton had this day. she said, i want to be very clear, the united states is committed to afghanistan and to the region. we will be there. yes, we are beginning to withdraw combat troops and transfer responsibility for security to the afghan people, a process that will be completed in 2014.
trade initiatives in afghanistan and central asia. this 90 minute event is hosted by the central asia caucasus institute and a train to study program, which is affiliated with the school of advanced international studies at johns hopkins university. [inaudible conversations] >> good afternoon, ladies and shot him in. my name is fred starr chairman of the caucus institute. the program today is cosponsored by the center for strategic and international studies and i am pleased to introduce...
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policy in the afghanistan war, does afghanistan today contain or leverage u.s. power? we really have a very dynamic session with voices and people that capture not only i think the political spectrum, but the people thinking hard about these issues. i think every one of the people in the panel today is someone who essentially put themselves out in what i call the kind of constant peer review process and someone subjecting themselves to both the critique of many people trying to think about this question of what is the appropriate role of united states in afghanistan and what is the responsibility, and where should we go? we have this morning a great session, the cost benefit review, and friend and ambassador tom pickerring and decided to give him the world. he was ambassador to united nations, russia, and so many others, and he was most recently cochair of the century foundation international task force in afghanistan entitled afghanistan negotiating peace. this book is available to all of you. pick it up outside. i hope you read it. it's one of the most important cont
policy in the afghanistan war, does afghanistan today contain or leverage u.s. power? we really have a very dynamic session with voices and people that capture not only i think the political spectrum, but the people thinking hard about these issues. i think every one of the people in the panel today is someone who essentially put themselves out in what i call the kind of constant peer review process and someone subjecting themselves to both the critique of many people trying to think about this...
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troops in afghanistan. a quick look at c-span's primetime schedule following the president's remarks and your reaction at about 8:30 eastern. >> good evening. nearly 10 years ago, americans suffered the worst attack on our shores since pearl harbor. this mass murder was planned by osama bin laden and his al qaeda network in afghanistan. it signaled a new threat to our security. one in which the targets were no longer soldiers on a battlefield but innocent men, women and children going about their daily lives. in the days that followed, our nation was united as we struck at al qaeda and routed the taliban in afghanistan. been our focus shifted. the second war was launched in iraq and we spend enormous blood and treasure to support a new government there. by the time i took office, a war in afghanistan had entered its seventh year. but, al qaeda's leaders had escaped into pakistan and were plotting to attack us. of the taliban had regrouped and gone on the offensive. without any strategy and decisive action,
troops in afghanistan. a quick look at c-span's primetime schedule following the president's remarks and your reaction at about 8:30 eastern. >> good evening. nearly 10 years ago, americans suffered the worst attack on our shores since pearl harbor. this mass murder was planned by osama bin laden and his al qaeda network in afghanistan. it signaled a new threat to our security. one in which the targets were no longer soldiers on a battlefield but innocent men, women and children going...
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strategy in afghanistan. that reserve chairman ben bernanke talk to reporters about the economy and monetary policy. medicare paltry two public trustees discuss the health of the medicare program. >> president obama announced plans tonight to pull 10,000 military personnel out of afghanistan by the end of this year with 30,000 more troops to leave by next summer. from the east room, this is 15 minutes. >> good evening. nearly 10 years ago, america suffered the worst attack on our shores since pearl harbor. this mass murder was planned by osama bin laden and his al qaeda network in afghanistan. it signaled a new threat to our security, one in which the targets were not only soldiers on the battlefield, but innocent men, women, and children going about their daily lives. in the days that followed, our nation was united as we struck at al qaeda and routed the taliban in afghanistan. then our focus shifted. a second war was launched in iraq. we spent enormous blood and treasure to support a new government there.
strategy in afghanistan. that reserve chairman ben bernanke talk to reporters about the economy and monetary policy. medicare paltry two public trustees discuss the health of the medicare program. >> president obama announced plans tonight to pull 10,000 military personnel out of afghanistan by the end of this year with 30,000 more troops to leave by next summer. from the east room, this is 15 minutes. >> good evening. nearly 10 years ago, america suffered the worst attack on our...
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strategy in afghanistan succeed without pakistan? >> first of all, i would say that our strategy is succeeding and pakistan is planning a contributory role to that. it is important to remember that they have 140,000 troops on the border that, at a minimum, or stirring things up. -- are stirring things up. there is some indication that al qaeda is worried that because of the way we went after bin laden, there suspicion is that the pakistanis may have been involved and are worried that they may betrayed them as well. clearly, the lines of communication are critical for our operations in afghanistan. i think all of these things are important. just in terms of regional stability, the reality is that pakistan has a number of nuclear weapons. again, keeping those lines of communication open, it seems to me, are very important. >> i would reemphasize the last point. there are terrorists on that border. the link that we have got with -- in the afghanistan-pakistan campaign, if you will, which is what it has been from the beginning. it is not
strategy in afghanistan succeed without pakistan? >> first of all, i would say that our strategy is succeeding and pakistan is planning a contributory role to that. it is important to remember that they have 140,000 troops on the border that, at a minimum, or stirring things up. -- are stirring things up. there is some indication that al qaeda is worried that because of the way we went after bin laden, there suspicion is that the pakistanis may have been involved and are worried that they...
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beyond afghanistan and iraq, the u.s. faces, as i said, a multitude of other strategic and institutional challenges. we must reset the stress worse. we must prepare for emerging out, cyberattackers, nuclear proliferation, raising powers that will demand that we work towards greater transparency and better diplomacy. and we must do all we can so that we recognize that in this effort we do not have a blank check from the american people. that we will face the fiscal challenges that confront us, but we will do it in a way that maintains the strength of our country. based on my long experience in government and in working with budget, i really believe that we do not have to make a choice between fiscal discipline and national security. by setting priorities based on sound strategy, based on good policy, we can focus a strong and innovative defense policy that confronts the future and deals with the threats we will face in the future and focuses those resources we need those threats of today and tomorrow. we must continue to b
beyond afghanistan and iraq, the u.s. faces, as i said, a multitude of other strategic and institutional challenges. we must reset the stress worse. we must prepare for emerging out, cyberattackers, nuclear proliferation, raising powers that will demand that we work towards greater transparency and better diplomacy. and we must do all we can so that we recognize that in this effort we do not have a blank check from the american people. that we will face the fiscal challenges that confront us,...
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register that as afghanistan and iraq. this resolution is the companion to forward-leaning senate legislation introduced by senators kerry, mccain and cardin and durbin. immediately after they introduced the legislation in the senate, i brought it to the house so we can make progress on this very important debate before us. if i had my way, and i don't, mr. chairman, we wouldn't be in libya at all. but i don't have my way, and here we are and the solution now is going to be to cut off funding and suddenly walk out. we have a responsibility to our allies. as long as we are continuing to supply logistics, materials and critical intelligence and operational capabilities and no boots are on the ground, we must support our allies who are carrying out the direct combat operations. we must stand with nato. again, mr. speaker, if i had my way, and i don't, there are revisions to this resolution that i think congress ought to consider. i maintained that a better date to end the authorization would be in september and certainly no l
register that as afghanistan and iraq. this resolution is the companion to forward-leaning senate legislation introduced by senators kerry, mccain and cardin and durbin. immediately after they introduced the legislation in the senate, i brought it to the house so we can make progress on this very important debate before us. if i had my way, and i don't, mr. chairman, we wouldn't be in libya at all. but i don't have my way, and here we are and the solution now is going to be to cut off funding...
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we joined them when they were so annoyed with the soviets occupying afghanistan. we're on this side of those is said, no occupation. if we are involved over there, that is what happens. if you want to demonstrate the futility of reform policy, i think about pakistan. we are lobbing bombs into pakistan, innocent people are getting killed, at the same time, and we give them billions of dollars. we give the money, our problem in this country is that we have only to foreign policies, -- two foreign policies. in this case, we are doing both. there is a lot of room for a sensible foreign policy. it goes back to the constitution. not only is this a detriment to us militarily and for our national security, it is a great detriment to us economically. you cannot ignore these dollars that we are spending. ic politically the real opportunity is cut hundreds of billions of dollars out of the military industrial complex that does not help our national defense. [applause] then we do not have to take this politically unpopular stand that many have on our side and say, we need to
we joined them when they were so annoyed with the soviets occupying afghanistan. we're on this side of those is said, no occupation. if we are involved over there, that is what happens. if you want to demonstrate the futility of reform policy, i think about pakistan. we are lobbing bombs into pakistan, innocent people are getting killed, at the same time, and we give them billions of dollars. we give the money, our problem in this country is that we have only to foreign policies, -- two foreign...
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whether it is the war in iraq, afghanistan, gas prices. oil in the gulf gulf, oil crisis, food crisis and now we have the disturbance across europe on the financial stability of some countries. so now it's our turn and we're up for that same financial scrutiny. i think they're trying to tie two things into one bag when they should be addressing one at a time. the issue at hand is addressing the debt ceiling which allows us to get our house in order. it should not be entrapment where either party is using the, off the backs of the workers, leverage to drive their personal interests, trying to drive a national crisis by linking the two issues together. they are distinctly separate. go ahead and raise the debt ceiling and then get the work with the same initiative and energy they're applying to this effort, to resolving the cap, the capping and then the reduction that is necessary to get to the, to the end that they both agree to. but to do it off the back of the fear of people with regards to entitlements or savings, or going to work tomorro
whether it is the war in iraq, afghanistan, gas prices. oil in the gulf gulf, oil crisis, food crisis and now we have the disturbance across europe on the financial stability of some countries. so now it's our turn and we're up for that same financial scrutiny. i think they're trying to tie two things into one bag when they should be addressing one at a time. the issue at hand is addressing the debt ceiling which allows us to get our house in order. it should not be entrapment where either...
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corporal hutchins gave his life in service to maine and the nation last november in afghanistan. corporal hutchins wife, heather, is due to give birth to their first child, allysa braelynn, in march. all of maine shares the sort of the families of the fall heroes and we will honor their service to protect their liberties. let us have a moment of silence to honor the sacrifices of the fallen heroes and to reflect on the lost their families continue to endure each day that we've remained free. thank you. bourn area where we must come from politics and special interests aside is our education system. students are the most important people in the classroom. every decision we make and every dollar we spend must be focused on the individualized needs of each child. [applause] our standards must be higher, administrations must be leaner, the dollars must go to the classroom. [applause] and most of all, we have to find solutions to make maine the number one state that shows the standard for education in this country. [applause] i believe we must bring vocational education act to the prio
corporal hutchins gave his life in service to maine and the nation last november in afghanistan. corporal hutchins wife, heather, is due to give birth to their first child, allysa braelynn, in march. all of maine shares the sort of the families of the fall heroes and we will honor their service to protect their liberties. let us have a moment of silence to honor the sacrifices of the fallen heroes and to reflect on the lost their families continue to endure each day that we've remained free....
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across afghanistan, we've broken the taliban's momentum. in key regions, we've seized the momentum, pushing them out of their strongholds. we're building the capacity of afghans, partnering with communities and police and security forces, which are growing stronger. and most of all, we're making progress in our major goal, our central goal in pakistan and afghanistan, and that is disrupting and dismantling -- and we are going to ultimately defeat al qaeda. we have cut off their head and we will ultimately defeat them. [cheers and applause] even before this week's operation, we've put al qaeda's leadership under more pressure than at any time since 9/11, on both sides of the border. so the bottom line is this -- our strategy is working, and there's no greater evidence of that than justice finally being delivered to osama bin laden. [cheers and applause] but i don't want to fool you. this continues to be a very tough fight. you know that. but because of this progress, we're moving into a new phase. in the coming months, we'll start transferri
across afghanistan, we've broken the taliban's momentum. in key regions, we've seized the momentum, pushing them out of their strongholds. we're building the capacity of afghans, partnering with communities and police and security forces, which are growing stronger. and most of all, we're making progress in our major goal, our central goal in pakistan and afghanistan, and that is disrupting and dismantling -- and we are going to ultimately defeat al qaeda. we have cut off their head and we will...
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americans have invested over a trillion dollars fighting the wars in iraq and afghanistan. since 2001, 6,072 americans died in iraqi freedom and new dawn. another 44,266 injured. in afghanistan alone, these numbers rose dramatically since our current president took office in 2009. wednesday evening, president obama announced to withdraw 33,000 troops from afghanistan by the fall of 2012 leaving approximately 67,000 troops behind which is twice as many when the president obama entered office. while i support a withdrawal must be rooted in prudence, and not politics. because it's the right thing to do based on the facts and nos because it's convenient. while we combat terrorism in the middle east, we must neglect threats we face in our own hemisphere. venezuela has grown closer to regimes hostile to the united states and its interests. venezuela is a willing partner to iran, syria, north korea, and cure baa. each of the countries have been designated as a state sponsor of terrorism by the united states government. senior officials within the venezuelan government provided mat
americans have invested over a trillion dollars fighting the wars in iraq and afghanistan. since 2001, 6,072 americans died in iraqi freedom and new dawn. another 44,266 injured. in afghanistan alone, these numbers rose dramatically since our current president took office in 2009. wednesday evening, president obama announced to withdraw 33,000 troops from afghanistan by the fall of 2012 leaving approximately 67,000 troops behind which is twice as many when the president obama entered office....
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i bet nobody in this room is doing anything near like going to afghanistan. let's put this in perspective. all we're asking people to do is to do things that make sense. the sooner we do it, the better off we all are, because if we do it sooner, the solutions are not as draconian. so, let's talk about means testing and sacrifice. if you took the idea that if you make $50,000 or less, your social security benefits will not be adjusted, what does that mean for people who make over $50,000? >> you would probably have to slow the rate of growth. >> when i was 21, my mom died. at 22, my dad died. my sister was 13. social security benefits came to my sister. it made the world of difference. i am 55. i do not have any kids. i make $175,000 per year. i am going to have a military retirement. what would it mean for someone at my income level, a difference between what is being promised and what would be paid? would it be $100 a month, two hundred dollars a month? >> i cannot tell you exactly. >> could you get me that number, because i believe it is going to be very sm
i bet nobody in this room is doing anything near like going to afghanistan. let's put this in perspective. all we're asking people to do is to do things that make sense. the sooner we do it, the better off we all are, because if we do it sooner, the solutions are not as draconian. so, let's talk about means testing and sacrifice. if you took the idea that if you make $50,000 or less, your social security benefits will not be adjusted, what does that mean for people who make over $50,000?...
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we see that in iraq and afghanistan. it has to be a balanced effort and our contribution, the part that goes to the state department and assistance is small to the defense but it has a huge multiple year affect and huge positive impact on the well-being of the american people. also on the economic side it helps open up economically to nettie that creates opportunity for american jobs and exports. that's what our diplomats to every day advocating for the interest opening markets and the like, so there are many ways in which the u.s. interest is being protected by this rather modest election. >> thank you mr. secretary and i yield back. >> thank you mr. deutsch. mr. rohrabacher, the chairman of the subcommittee on oversight and investigations. >> following up on my last colleagues line of questioning, putting america in jeopardy, let me just note, putting it at a much greater level than we are talking about is $1.5 trillion worth of deficit spending a year that we have to borrow from china. we cannot maintain that, and if
we see that in iraq and afghanistan. it has to be a balanced effort and our contribution, the part that goes to the state department and assistance is small to the defense but it has a huge multiple year affect and huge positive impact on the well-being of the american people. also on the economic side it helps open up economically to nettie that creates opportunity for american jobs and exports. that's what our diplomats to every day advocating for the interest opening markets and the like, so...
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we have soldiers that i met in afghanistan and iraq that are fighting on our behalf. and i ask that this house and this senate do what we should do and that is protect our troops by funding this. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. mr. brooks: don't believe them in the position where they are not able -- the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. the gentleman from washington is recognized. mr. dicks: madam speaker, does the gentleman from kentucky have further speakers? why don't we -- why don't you go ahead. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from washington is recognized. mr. dicks: i reserve my time. mr. rogers: may i inquire of the gentleman how many more speakers? mr. dicks: i have one speaker. that's me to finish. last speaker. you have the right to close as i understand it. mr. rogers: i thank the gentleman. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from kentucky is recognized. mr. rogers: i yield three minutes to the distinguished gentleman from indiana for three minutes, mr. pence. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlema
we have soldiers that i met in afghanistan and iraq that are fighting on our behalf. and i ask that this house and this senate do what we should do and that is protect our troops by funding this. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. mr. brooks: don't believe them in the position where they are not able -- the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. the gentleman from washington is recognized. mr. dicks: madam speaker, does the gentleman from kentucky have...
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let's take the $10 billion that we're spending every month in afghanistan and spread it out on deficit reduction. i'll take up that challenge and accept that challenge. in fact, we'll be able to put $1 billion or $2 billion every week for a four-week time frame in deficit reduction if we bring the troops home from afghanistan. and while we do that we'll have the opportunity to answer the question that i'm asking to my colleagues, who will stand by while a child dies, one every 30 seconds, around the world? who for -- food for speas a program that our farmers have bought into, for the perspective of the service and the good mar tan that they do by providing -- samaritan that they do by providing the bread past. the united states is the world's breast past. we have been blessed with the bounty of at the pog are aify and despite the disasters we've now faced to be able to feed the world. and food for peace is that program. just a few hours ago i stood on the floor of the house and i mentioned my colleague, the honorable mickey leland, some of my new friends should read about this unselfis
let's take the $10 billion that we're spending every month in afghanistan and spread it out on deficit reduction. i'll take up that challenge and accept that challenge. in fact, we'll be able to put $1 billion or $2 billion every week for a four-week time frame in deficit reduction if we bring the troops home from afghanistan. and while we do that we'll have the opportunity to answer the question that i'm asking to my colleagues, who will stand by while a child dies, one every 30 seconds,...
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we went as far east as paris, france, and and as far west as afghanistan, where they had events. everybody came together for a common message. you have gone too far, let's get back to creating jobs. we are now talking about the very things that you say. where do we go with this? bringing people into washington, d.c., is sometimes very exciting. bring people into columbus, is sometimes very, very exciting. we're working on the various states and having everybody come together. we are one. for the first time, in recent history, the labor union surely is one with the law of our allies. nothing is specifically plant. but i can promise you that they are being fought about and work towards. -- thought about and worked towards. >> i would like to direct this question to my combat tree its from michigan first grade when we look at the north american company -- to my compatriots from michigan first. it is not just the united states problem. what should be our approach to our workers across the river into canada, workers in mexico? what should be our relation to the international labor org
we went as far east as paris, france, and and as far west as afghanistan, where they had events. everybody came together for a common message. you have gone too far, let's get back to creating jobs. we are now talking about the very things that you say. where do we go with this? bringing people into washington, d.c., is sometimes very exciting. bring people into columbus, is sometimes very, very exciting. we're working on the various states and having everybody come together. we are one. for...
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in afghanistan, a 30,000 troops search is under way. yemen, somalia, and pakistan are trouble spots when it comes to terrorism. america's national security it hinges on the security across the region. -- the stability across the region. the 10th anniversary of 9/11 is approaching this september. this sobering milestone the minds of our fight against terrorism and it is far from over. almost 10 years after the most deadly terrorist attack, or principal challenges the same. identified terrorist plots and stop them before this hurts americans and our way of life. we must also address itself a radicalization and the threat of terrorism by americans in america. in addition to the oregon case, she pleaded guilty to terrorism charges. these are the people we have caught. we are more concerned about the one still out there that we have not. terrorism is not our only challenge facing national security. we must not forget about mexico. the violence in mexico is an american issue. police and elected officials who were taking a stand against the dr
in afghanistan, a 30,000 troops search is under way. yemen, somalia, and pakistan are trouble spots when it comes to terrorism. america's national security it hinges on the security across the region. -- the stability across the region. the 10th anniversary of 9/11 is approaching this september. this sobering milestone the minds of our fight against terrorism and it is far from over. almost 10 years after the most deadly terrorist attack, or principal challenges the same. identified terrorist...
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afghanistan's military leaders discussed the country's future after the withdrawal of coalition troops. or leaders discuss economic growth at the world economic forum. >> this weekend governors will talk about how to grow their states' economies, education, and cyber security as they gather in washington for the annual winter meeting of the national governors' association. live coverage throughout the weekend on c-span. >> c-span2, one of c-span as public affairs offerings. weekends book tv, 48 hours of the latest nonfiction authors and books. connect with us on twitter, facebook, and youtube and sign up for a schedule alert e-mail at c-span.org. >> on friday's washington journal we talked to charlie cook, editor and publisher of the cook political report for his analysis of congressional races and the likelihood of a second term for president obama. ntinues 45 minutes. >> whether it's on this program or other coverage, charlie cookl is a regular. back. keith for. >> been doing this for 25 years are so. aged a t host: i want to begin with news that came up from 84 that looked at solid
afghanistan's military leaders discussed the country's future after the withdrawal of coalition troops. or leaders discuss economic growth at the world economic forum. >> this weekend governors will talk about how to grow their states' economies, education, and cyber security as they gather in washington for the annual winter meeting of the national governors' association. live coverage throughout the weekend on c-span. >> c-span2, one of c-span as public affairs offerings. weekends...
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i've raised the issue about civilian casualties in libya and afghanistan and pakistan and iraq. most people would be shocked to learn that years ago a study in the lancet said there were over 600,000 deaths in iraq over the course of the year. joseph stieglitz extrapolated on that in his book and came up with some figures, that there could be a number of deaths in excess of what that report indicated. we are at a point where we have to start thinking of the consequences of our actions. to say that there is such a thing as humanitarian war, the civilians being killed as a result of our intervention are hoping for peace as well. we have a real obligation in the use of military power. i have a great deal of respect for those serving in the institution of the army, navy, air force, marines, coast guard. those of us in civilian authority have to be very careful before we commit those men and women into combat and be have to take care to observe there will be consequences for the people and the nation's who are being visited by our actions. host: this is an e-mail for you, congressman
i've raised the issue about civilian casualties in libya and afghanistan and pakistan and iraq. most people would be shocked to learn that years ago a study in the lancet said there were over 600,000 deaths in iraq over the course of the year. joseph stieglitz extrapolated on that in his book and came up with some figures, that there could be a number of deaths in excess of what that report indicated. we are at a point where we have to start thinking of the consequences of our actions. to say...
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how is that different when my friends on the left were saying that as a consequence of the war in afghanistan, leading up to the '06 and the '08 elections who were saying we need to take our country back from george bush? >> well -- >> so is there a difference? is there a difference when someone on the left says we want to take our country back versus someone on the right saying it? >> well -- >> or is it -- i heard some people say yes. but my point is, you know, you're going to get a disagreement from me on that, simply because if that's the standard, then you're going to have to show more to me or i think to a whole lot of people, other than just your saying it. >> hang on -- >> that's been part of the dynamic. >> what if she said, michael, but when -- an older, white population says we want our country back, that that implitly then has racial overtones, and especially when they're pointing fingers aggressively at the first african-american president? >> well, look, i mean, that may be the case with an older white population. i don't know what's in that their mind when they say that. if the
how is that different when my friends on the left were saying that as a consequence of the war in afghanistan, leading up to the '06 and the '08 elections who were saying we need to take our country back from george bush? >> well -- >> so is there a difference? is there a difference when someone on the left says we want to take our country back versus someone on the right saying it? >> well -- >> or is it -- i heard some people say yes. but my point is, you know, you're...
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they have a small percentage of what we're wasting trying to build infrastructure in afghanistan. the notion that the $90 million more that we need for the cftc because of the deficit is nonsense. they want to turn the sec into a profit center. you have a catch-22. first denied the sec and the cftc adequate funding. they in turn will not be able to deal with the rulemaking requirements that they have. because they have not been able to move as quickly on the rolls, the rules have to be abolished. that is something they have imposed. you want the sec and the cftc to have smart people and good information technology. this does not come from the financial institutions. if you've got the rules,, you want them will run.
they have a small percentage of what we're wasting trying to build infrastructure in afghanistan. the notion that the $90 million more that we need for the cftc because of the deficit is nonsense. they want to turn the sec into a profit center. you have a catch-22. first denied the sec and the cftc adequate funding. they in turn will not be able to deal with the rulemaking requirements that they have. because they have not been able to move as quickly on the rolls, the rules have to be...
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the comeback from a rock and afghanistan. these boards will and spirit we have to get new uniforms to my guns, jeeps, vehicles. we have significant issues that we have to deal with in the united states military. as a member of the defense appropriations committee obviously we have the responsibility of oversight. we have to do this carefully. make sure that we cannot not just some program or another, but it makes for we do the necessary cuts throughout the united states military establishment in a responsible way. that is extremely important because as my friend, mr. aitken, said, the number one responsibility of the yet to states government is to defend this country. this country death -- does have its enemies, and we are going to have to do a better job of making sure that we spend those dollars wisely. i believe that this amendment is unnecessary, and i would vote against it. >> thank you. >> yield one minute to my friend. >> terrific connection here, i think. i want to thank so much mr. van holland for putting this amendm
the comeback from a rock and afghanistan. these boards will and spirit we have to get new uniforms to my guns, jeeps, vehicles. we have significant issues that we have to deal with in the united states military. as a member of the defense appropriations committee obviously we have the responsibility of oversight. we have to do this carefully. make sure that we cannot not just some program or another, but it makes for we do the necessary cuts throughout the united states military establishment...
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of afghanistan that he doesn't like what we're doing. fine, let him have if, let him -- let's not stop forcing him to take our $100 billion a year. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from ohio. mr. kucinich: could i inquire how much time is left on each side? the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from ohio has 9 1/4 minutes. the gentleman from california has seven minutes and the gentlelady from florida has 1 1/2 minutes. remaining. mr. kucinich: i yield mr. southerland one minute. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from florida is recognized for one minute. mr. southerland: i ask unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. southerland: i'd like to thank the gentleman for yielding me a minute this morning. today i think we owe the american people an apology because we all as a house are here to defend and protect the constitution of the united states and it has been way too long before this debate has been had on this floor. there's much more at risk today than libya. what i
of afghanistan that he doesn't like what we're doing. fine, let him have if, let him -- let's not stop forcing him to take our $100 billion a year. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from ohio. mr. kucinich: could i inquire how much time is left on each side? the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from ohio has 9 1/4 minutes. the gentleman from california has seven minutes and the gentlelady from florida has 1 1/2 minutes. remaining. mr. kucinich: i yield mr. southerland one minute. the...
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we know how real the threats are as we saw with zazi trained in afghanistan, came to the united states, came back to the united states -- he grew up in new york -- and he was going to carry out a liquid explosive attack on the subway system. in virginia when we had what would be the attack on the d.c. transit system and we saw madrid and london and we have such a high priority of al qaeda and the fact again, you add bin laden's death, you had radicals in this country, the overseas attack what al qaeda has done before, no one is literally more on the fire lines than those who are responsible for the security of the mass transit system, so i want to thank you for all the efforts you've made and are continuing to make. i assure you on this committee on both sides of the ogle will work with you. the ranking member and on, whatever differences we may have on other issues certainly comes to security and the mass transit security, we for the most part speak with one voice. with that i think you for being here today and look forward to hearing and i now recognize the ranking member from missis
we know how real the threats are as we saw with zazi trained in afghanistan, came to the united states, came back to the united states -- he grew up in new york -- and he was going to carry out a liquid explosive attack on the subway system. in virginia when we had what would be the attack on the d.c. transit system and we saw madrid and london and we have such a high priority of al qaeda and the fact again, you add bin laden's death, you had radicals in this country, the overseas attack what...
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colonel ling was on his way to afghanistan when he was able to come here and give us an in-depth view and did a consultation on the congresswoman. they looked at all the affirmation available to us and it will make a brief comment and we will do your questions and answers. >> it has been and our privilege to consult on congressman giffords' case. everything we have seen reflects the highest quality of care. dr. rhee seems aggressive and dr. lemole says that the surgical intervention saved her life. the care is equally outstanding, providing the ottoman bring healing. we are inspired by her husband mark and the staff. we join in on america's hopes and prayers for congresswoman giffords and her family. >> allied to take a moment to reiterate in important point that dr. lemole was tried to share with you. this is a very serious injury. make no mistake, i she was shot. the bullet did enter her skull. the bold bid traverse through her brain and then exit out the back, leaving behind fragments and bone. she is critically ill. but the good news is that she is in fact writing under the very g
colonel ling was on his way to afghanistan when he was able to come here and give us an in-depth view and did a consultation on the congresswoman. they looked at all the affirmation available to us and it will make a brief comment and we will do your questions and answers. >> it has been and our privilege to consult on congressman giffords' case. everything we have seen reflects the highest quality of care. dr. rhee seems aggressive and dr. lemole says that the surgical intervention saved...
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and iranian diplomats met in paris and discussed afghanistan, al-qaeda, and even talked about iraq until the talks were revealed. i have to admit a little bit of cull pability in this because i wrote a piece on the talks because i was excited, and then immediately after that the bush administration shut them down because they were embarrassing of talking to an axis member of the evil. there was a may 2003 agenda for talks written by the then iranian ambassador to paris and sent by the swiss to washington where it was read and chuckled over and received no response. there were some talks that took place on iraq, but they department go anywhere. there were efforts by the national security adviser after ahmadinejad was elected president in 2005, and efforts to get talks going with his counterpart in washington, and efforts through the iaea, efforts through the swiss, and i mean, in this case, you say success has thousand fathers and failures, and iran's case, it's the reverse. failure has a thousand fathers i'm afraid when it comes to the u.s. and iran. we were in a pretty bad situation whe
and iranian diplomats met in paris and discussed afghanistan, al-qaeda, and even talked about iraq until the talks were revealed. i have to admit a little bit of cull pability in this because i wrote a piece on the talks because i was excited, and then immediately after that the bush administration shut them down because they were embarrassing of talking to an axis member of the evil. there was a may 2003 agenda for talks written by the then iranian ambassador to paris and sent by the swiss to...
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last year we lost seven men and women to a terrorist suicide bomber at host base in afghanistan. are now on this wall behind me. along with those who gave their lives in this fight, their devotion, their skill, and the inspiration that we take from their sacrifice helped make this day possible. tracking down the most infamous terrorists of our time required the very best trade craft and the very best technology. but it also demanded the very best of our people, the highest level of creativity, dedication, team work, analysis, and just sheer dogged determination. to never give up. when the trail went cold. those are basic american qualities. and they are reflected in our country's independence officers and in our war fighters. a team that really carried out this mission. but it also required one other essential american quality. the courage to take risks. the kind of risks that you have to take on if you want to succeed. and, mr. president, joining with jim, all of us in the intelligence community deeply thank you for the gutsy decision you made to follow the intelligence, to cond
last year we lost seven men and women to a terrorist suicide bomber at host base in afghanistan. are now on this wall behind me. along with those who gave their lives in this fight, their devotion, their skill, and the inspiration that we take from their sacrifice helped make this day possible. tracking down the most infamous terrorists of our time required the very best trade craft and the very best technology. but it also demanded the very best of our people, the highest level of creativity,...
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literacy programs for children in the united states and at the same time we are providing dollars in afghanistan to train their youngsters in literacy by cutting it out in the united states of america. instead of ending the billions in tax breaks for the wealthiest americans it cuts -- guts community health centers by $600 million. it cuts funding for women with infant and children by $500 million, it shortchanges public safety, it cuts biomedical research and cuts the centers for disease control by 11%. the american people expect better from us, they want our budget to reflect common sense, mainstream priorities that are good for our country, good for the middle class. instead this resolution offers the status quo on special interest waste and that hurts people who are trying to do the right thing. this budget will hurt our economy, cost us jobs, put the health and the safety of middle class and working families at risk. it may be an improvement on the tea party budget that this house passed several weeks ago, but that was not the standard we should apply here. this resolution still gives oil c
literacy programs for children in the united states and at the same time we are providing dollars in afghanistan to train their youngsters in literacy by cutting it out in the united states of america. instead of ending the billions in tax breaks for the wealthiest americans it cuts -- guts community health centers by $600 million. it cuts funding for women with infant and children by $500 million, it shortchanges public safety, it cuts biomedical research and cuts the centers for disease...